Cosmology and Particle Astrophysics

Observations of the total solar eclipse of 29 May 1919 brought an end to the Newtonian description of the Universe, and paved the way for one governed by Einstein’s equations. This paradigm shift opened up a new cosmology, tying together particle physics, observational astronomy, and philosophy.
Summary of the almost 14-billion-year-long history of our universe.

Summary of the almost 14-billion-year-long history of our universe. It shows the main events that occurred between the initial phase of the cosmos. Credit: Nasa

This course will give a short introduction to general relativity, gravitational radiation, gravitational lensing, Big Bang cosmology, cosmological parameters, thermodynamics in the early universe, the cosmic microwave background, cosmic inflation, and structure formation.

This is a Master's level course given at half speed during daytime.


Teaching Format

The teaching consists of lectures and problem solving sessions.


Assessment

The course is examined through written and/or oral exams.

Examiner

Bo Sundborg

The schedule will be available no later than one month before the start of the course. We do not recommend print-outs as changes can occur. At the start of the course, your department will advise where you can find your schedule during the course.


Note that the course literature can be changed up to two months before the start of the course.

”Cosmology” by D. Tong (2019).

The course litterature is availible electronically: http://www.damtp.cam.ac.uk/user/tong/cosmo/cosmo.pdf

 

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Course coordinator and teacher

Bo Sundborg, phone: +468 5537 8735, e-mail: bo@fysik.su.se

Academic advisor

studievagledare@fysik.su.se

Student office

studentexp@fysik.su.se

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